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"Streams of Grace" By Pastor Olugbenga Gbonjubola!

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13/05/2026

TOPIC: *INTERFERENCE WITH EXISTING MARRIAGES IS MORALLY AND BIBLICAL WRONG*

I have always been so interested in the issues of marriages and divorces for decades because I believe that it is the second most important matter in the life of a man or a woman besides Salvation. The topic of my Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) at Redeemed Christian Bible College in the year 2001 was – Causes and Solutions to Divorces in Marriage”. So, I also understand that if the devil cannot take you out of Salvation, he goes after your marriage and he knows that he can frustrate your salvation and subsequently destiny by troubling your marriage. Many men and women had lost and many are losing their Salvation because they lost their marriage. May we not lose our marriage and Salvation in Jesus’ Mighty Name.

Recently a man known as Pastor Odekunle Epaphras has suggested that some singles are destined to marry married men, implying that such individuals might actually be the intended husband despite current marital status. I listened to the part of the whole story where he said this. Although, I heard that he accused those who pushed this message outside to have removed the full conversation and why he said what he said. Nevertheless, in my opinion, since has said what he said, whatever he said earlier or after can never be justification to that statement that some singles are destined to marry married men. I have even heard him saying that there are more women than men to further justify his suggestion.

Odekunle Epaphras’s statement touches on a very sensitive issue that involves marriage, morality, destiny, and biblical interpretation. It is important to evaluate such claims carefully against Scripture rather than emotions, culture, or personal experiences. So, from a biblical standpoint, marriage is treated as a covenant that should be honoured and protected as shown in the Bible verses below.

“What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.” Mark 10:9

The Bible consistently warns against breaking existing marriages through adultery or covetous desire:

“Thou shalt not commit adultery.” Exodus 20:14

“Whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.” Matthew 5:28

The idea that a person is “destined” to marry someone who is already legally and covenantally married can become dangerous if it encourages people to pursue existing spouses or justify interference in marriages. Scripture does not present destiny as a license to violate God’s commands.
Even in cases where polygamy existed in the Old Testament, it was descriptive rather than prescriptive. In the New Testament, the standard becomes clearer when the Bible says:

“…let every man have his own wife, and let every woman have her own husband.” 1 Corinthians 7:2

“A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife...” 1 Timothy 3:2

There are, however, situations where a married person later becomes widowed or legitimately divorced under biblical grounds like adultery, and then remarries. In such cases, a formerly married person may indeed become someone else’s spouse legitimately and honourably. But that is different from teaching that singles should view married people as their “destined partners” while the marriage still exists.

To digress a little, in order to provide more revelations on that exception clause that allows a man or a woman to divorce his or her spouse as the case may be. Mark 10-11 cautioned that if a man or a woman leaves his or her spouse to married another, such committed adultery. But according to Jesus' teaching, in Matthew 19:9 and Matthew 5:32, often cited as the "exception clause" allowing for divorce, the innocent spouse that did not commit adultery can remarry after a divorce caused by a partner's infidelity. However, I am of the opinion and understanding that if we as Christians must be true children of God, we must never allow what He hates. We must also hate what He hates. "For the LORD, the God of Israel, saith that he hateth putting away". Malachi 2:16. We are compelled, as children of God to lay everything at the feet of Jesus and be truly like Him in forgiving others when they hurt us. Vengeance belongs to Him. So, rather than divorce, forgive and lay all hurts and betrayal at the feet of Jesus, for our days are in His Mighty Hands.

Now, back to the main discussion, a healthier biblical emphasis for singles would be that they should do just the following and not trespass the commandments of God and His holy counsels.

They should:

1. Pray for God’s guidance into their own holy matrimony.

2. They should pursue purity rather than corruption.

3. They should respect existing marriages. I am sure they will not appreciate others disrespecting their own marriages when married.

4. They should trust God to provide a spouse without causing pain or disorder in another home.

The Bible says “For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace...” 1 Corinthians 14:33

So, while people may debate the wording or intention behind the statement, any teaching on marriage should ultimately uphold the sanctity of marriage, faithfulness, and godly order.

*About the Writer:*
Pastor Olugbenga Gbonjubola, saved by grace and mercies of the Almighty God, is a teacher and a minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

13th May 2026

13/05/2026

TOPIC: *YOUR THOUGHTS SHAPE YOUR DESTINY*

Watch your *thoughts* because they will become your *words*; watch your words because they will become your *actions*; watch your actions because they will become your *behaviours*; watch your behaviours because they will become your *habits*; watch your habits because they will become your *characters*; watch your characters because they will become your *destiny*.

The truth is that a man's destiny is shaped from his or her thoughts. Our thoughts are processed from our hearts. The Bible says that as a man *thinketh* so is he (Proverbs 23:7). So, your thoughts shape your destiny. No wonder, the Bible admonishes us to guard our heart with all diligence for out of it are the issues of life (Proverbs 4:23). This means protecting your inner life (thoughts, emotions, and motives) because they shape everything you do. Yes, and everything we do are our seeds. Someday, sooner or later, every man will reap what he has sown, whether good or bad. Its just a matter of time and the harvest could be so great. No wonder, the Bible says in 1 Corinthians 3:10, that "let every man be mindful of how he builds".

Brethren, we need to truly guard our hearts as the Bible admonishes us and one of the ways to do that is to allow our hearts to be filled with the word of God. Colossians 3:16 says “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.". A heart that is filled with the word God is unlikely to do any evil because based on 1 John 3:9, “Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him". That “seed” is the divine nature of God that overshadow him through the indwelling of the Word of God and the gift of the Holy Spirit.

David told God in Psalm 119:11 that "Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee" . Joseph understood that if he had dare to sleep with the whorish woman (Potiphar’s wife), he would have lost his destiny because the Bible says in Proverbs 6:26 that “For by means of a whorish woman a man is brought to a piece of bread: and the adultress will hunt for the precious life’. There are also whorish men. Joseph allowed the word of God in his heart to guide his thoughts, words, actions, behaviours, habits, character and destiny. He escaped his destiny from danger. He was able to fulfil destiny because he stayed away from destiny and glory killers. This is why I used to pray that God should rule in my thoughts, words, actions and inactions.

In Joshua 1:8, God told Joshua that “This book of the law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.” This is core of the matter. There is a direct link between your thought process and your success (destiny fulfilment) in life. Many are still struggling today when all they need to do is to align their hearts with the word of God and surrender their lives completely to Jesus.

Anything we do contrary to the word of God is a destiny and glory killer. Let God be feared and praised forever. When you lied, take what does not belong to you. It didn’t just happen; your heart has been corrupted way long before it actually happened. David, was speaking from experience when he said in Psalm 119:105 that “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.”. Fill your hearts with the word of God by studying the Bible always, meditating on the word and praying always, watching carefully that you do not fall into temptation, for our adversary, the devil is going about like a roaring lion, looking for who to devour. We will not fall prey to the devil and his demons in Jesus’ Mighty Name.

Let us pray:

Father, my Lord and my God, please rule in my thoughts, words, actions and inactions in Jesus’ Mighty Name.
Father, please do not let me do anything that will not bring glory and honour to Your Name in Jesus’ Mighty Name.
Father, please let Your word be a lamp to my feet and a light to my path, don’t let me dwell or walk in darkness in Jesus’ Mighty Name.

13/05/2026

TOPIC: *GUARD THE GATE OF YOUR MARRIAGE*

Marriage is a divine institution created by God (Genesis 2:24). Anything valuable must be guarded.
If you don’t guard your marriage, someone or something else will enter it.

Every strong marriage has gates:

(1).The gate of the heart
(2).The gate of communication
(3).The gate of intimacy
(4).The gate of influence

When these gates are left open, third parties gain access.

*I.* Understand That Marriage Is a Covenant, Not a Contract
Malachi 2:14 – “…the wife of your covenant.”

A covenant demands:
*Loyalty*
*Exclusivity*
*Accountability*

You cannot build covenant loyalty while entertaining divided attachments.

*II.* Identify Who a “Third Party” Can Be

A third party is anyone who gains emotional, physical, or spiritual access that belongs only to your spouse.

Examples:

*Ex-partners*
*Opposite-sex “best friends”*
*Over-involved family members*
*Work colleagues*
*Social media relationships*
*Secret online friendships*

Not every relationship is wrong — but every relationship must have boundaries.

*III.* Why You Must Guard the Gate

1. To Protect Emotional Intimacy. Emotional sharing builds bonding. If your deepest conversations are with someone else, your spouse becomes a stranger.

2. To Prevent Infidelity. 1 Corinthians 10:12 – “Let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall.” Most affairs start small:
*Private chats*
*Emotional comfort*
*Secret meetings*

What you allow casually can grow dangerously.

3. To Preserve Trust. *Trust is fragile.* Once broken, it takes years to rebuild. *Even secrecy without sin can damage confidence.*

4. To Avoid External Control. Proverbs 16:28 – “A whisperer separates close friends.” Some people thrive on influencing marital decisions. Guard your marriage from unnecessary interference.

5. To Maintain Unity. Ecclesiastes 4:12 – “A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.” Notice — God is the third strand, not another person. Marriage is strongest when: Husband, Wife and God form the triangle — not husband, wife, and outsider.

*IV.* Practical Ways to Guard Your Marriage

1. Establish Clear Boundaries
*No secret friendships.*
*No hidden passwords.*
*No private emotional attachments.*
*No secret chatting, messaging or phone calls*

2. Strengthen Communication
Talk daily. Resolve conflicts quickly. Don’t let outsiders interpret your spouse to you.

3. Pray Together
Couples that pray together strengthen spiritual unity.

4. Involve Wise Counsel When Necessary
If help is needed:
Choose mature, neutral, and godly counselors. Avoid gossip-driven advice.

5. Prioritize Each Other
Make your spouse your best friend. Build companionship intentionally.

*V.* Warning Signs the Gate Is Open

*Secrecy with phone or messages*
*Emotional distance*
*Defensiveness*
*Comparing your spouse to others*
*Seeking validation outside*

These are early alarms — not to ignore.

*Conclusion*

A gate left open invites intrusion.

*Guard:*
*Your heart*
*Your conversations*
*Your time*
*Your loyalty*

Your marriage is too sacred to share. Don't be a fool and a loser. Polluting your marriage will lead to terrible pains and regret later. *You cannot reap roses where you sow thorns.*

*Prophetic Declaration*

Your marriage will not be broken by outsiders.

Every strange influence is removed.

The unity between you and your spouse will grow stronger in Jesus’ Mighty Name.

God heals, preserves and blesses every marriage in Jesus' Mighty Name 🙏📛

13/05/2026

TOPIC: *REACTING TO PASTOR MRS PEACE IBIYEOMIE ON ASSOCIATION WITH DIVORCE PEOPLE*

Listening to the comments attributed to Pastor Mrs Peace Ibiyeomie, wife of Pastor David Ibiyeomie, of the Salvation Ministries and how these have generated strong reactions among Christians and unbelievers alike because they touch on marriage, divorce, wisdom, grace, and relationships, I want to make some balanced arguments both in support of her caution and against it, using relevant Bible verses, especially to the believers.

I have watched the video of her while Arise TV was reviewing and commenting on her statements this morning.

First, in support of her, I will also align with those who support her statements, who may argue that she was not condemning divorced women, but cautioning believers about the influence of certain experiences, mindsets, or counsel that could negatively affect marriages. The Bible warns believers to choose close associations wisely because relationship influences behavior and thinking. I know people that I have studied very well, who have changed from what I use to know them to be because they have had associations with the wrong people or people who are people of reprobate minds or corrupt mindsets.

“Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.” 1 Corinthians 15:33

“He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.” Proverbs 13:20

Some divorced individuals, especially those bitter from painful experiences, may unknowingly project cynicism about marriage into the lives of others and some may do so deliberately as a result of a wrong and misplaced belief that it may free them from the emotional pressure and bitterness they are going through, act of vengeance for the hurt or pains they must have experienced or a very deliberate act of wickedness.

As believers, we know that God hate divorce. The seriousness of the issue of divorce is well emphasized in Scripture.

“For the LORD, the God of Israel, saith that he hateth putting away…” Malachi 2:16

Jesus also spoke strongly about preserving marriage:

“Wherefore they are no more twain, but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.” Matthew 19:6

From this perspective, those supporting her may say the caution giving to married women is meant to protect marriages and encourage godly marital values and of course forgiveness which makes us truly Christ-like and demonstrate our confidence in God who says “Vengeance is mine”, meaning that we should not repay evil for evil but give room for forgiveness and mercies and allow Him to repay everyone according to his or her works.

We should also remember that counsel can come and should come from spiritually healthy examples because people struggling with unresolved marital pain may not always be able or confident to provide balanced advice concerning relationships. The Bible says without counsels, purposes are disappointed.

Paul encouraged believers to imitate godly models.

“Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ.” 1 Corinthians 11:1

A warning is not necessarily a condemnation. Cautioning believers about close influence is different from rejecting or hating divorced people. Jesus Himself warned about influences and associations.

“A little leaven leaveneth the whole lump.” Galatians 5:9. The key lesson here is that discernment in friendship is biblical.

My second position, having listened to many criticizing her. Some argue that it unfairly stigmatizes divorced women and contradicts the message of grace, restoration, and compassion taught by Christ. I will agree with them because Jesus Christ, our Lord welcomed and restored broken people. Rather than distancing themselves, believers are instructed to support hurting people and so isolating divorced women can deepen their pains and shame instead of bringing healing.

“Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.” Galatians 6:2

“Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God” 2 Corinthians 1:4

Jesus consistently embraced people with complicated pasts. The Samaritan woman had multiple failed relationships.

“For thou hast had five husbands; and he whom thou now hast is not thy husband: in that saidst thou truly.” — John 4:18. Yet our Lord Jesus ministered to her, revealed Himself to her, and used her testimony to reach others. So, if Jesus did not isolate divorced or broken people, believers should not either. We need to embrace, encourage and help to restore every broken person. Although, I understand that, if you have heard, seen or experienced how people intrude and injured other people’s marriages, you will excuse Pastor Mrs Peace Ibiyeomie. You will equally show no mercy at all. You will wish, curse and pray that the ground opens up and swallow such people alive immediately until they perish in hell.

The previous night, I listened to a married woman on social media how a married man was disturbing her for over three years even after she got married. So, you can see that there are many daughters of Jezebel and sons of demons out there that should not be spared at all. However, we must not give room for vengeance but leave it to God Who is the Greatest Judge of all and no man or woman can escape His judgment. So, do not allow the foolishness, stupidity and wickedness of some mis-guided fellow trouble your relationship with your Maker or allow others to see you in bad light that you are not.

I also believe that divorce does not automatically make someone ungodly. The Bible recognizes that divorce can happen under painful circumstances such as adultery or abandonment as we can see in the following verses.

“And I say unto you, Whosoever shall put away his wife, except it be for fornication, and shall marry another, committeth adultery: and whoso marrieth her which is put away doth commit adultery.” Matthew 19:9

“But if the unbelieving depart, let him depart. A brother or a sister is not under bo***ge in such cases: but God hath called us to peace. ” 1 Corinthians 7:15

It is not every divorced woman caused the divorce. Some are victims of abuse, infidelity, abandonment, or hardship.

Finally, the Gospel of Christ is about restoration and not labelling people. Defining people primarily by their divorce status contradicts the redemptive heart of the Gospel.

The Bible teaches that all believers are transformed by grace.

“Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.” 2 Corinthians 5:17.

“There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. ” Romans 8:1.

10/05/2026

Topic: *When GOD Looks at Me, What Does HE Think of Me?*

In the book of Job 1:8, God said concerning a man called Job - “And the LORD said unto Satan, hast thou considered my servant Job, that there is none like him in the earth, a perfect and an upright man, one that feareth God, and escheweth evil? ”

Many times, I pondered deeply about this. What a testimony from God Himself concerning Job! The deep question today is - *If God looks at me, what will He think of me? What can He say about me?* Will He say “that is My faithful servant”, “that is someone who loves Me sincerely”, “that is a man or woman of integrity”, or “that is a vessel I can trust.”

Or will He be silent concerning me?

May heaven not be silent concerning us in Jesus’ Mighty Name.

The truth is that, God sees beyond appearance. People judge by appearance, status, money, titles, and influence. But God looks deeper. “But the LORD said unto Samuel, look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart.” 1 Samuel 16:7. When God looked at Job, He did not first mention Job’s wealth, family, or possessions. He spoke about his character, his fear of God, his uprightness and his integrity. What have you?

Do you fear God? Can God trust you? Do you have character? Are you upright in your ways and dealings? God is watching and heaven is taking note. Like I will always say, God is doing video recordings of all our actions and deeds, done in the secret and in the open, to be replayed someday when everything we did shall become open and be judged by the Great Judge Himself. Many of our deeds, good or bad will even be made open and recompensed in this life before the final one on the Judgment Day.

God is asking us today, what is your heart like? Are you faithful in secret? Can you still stand when nobody is watching? Are you the same person publicly and privately? Can God boast about you? God was confident enough to present Job before Satan. God told Satan to look at His servant, Job. He said I can trust him. What a grace and honour for God to trust a man! God was so confident about Job that he will stand for Him even when he is under pressure and he did not fail when trials came after him and his soul. How many so-called faithful men and women are falling today even under little pressure of life. How are the mighty fallen!

Looking further into the personality and the testimony of Job, you will discover that his trial came after he has built a great testimony with God. Job did not suddenly become righteous during suffering. His relationship with God already existed before trouble came. A good name before God is built through a life of daily obedience, prayer, honesty, humility, repentance, love, forgiveness and consistency. *Your private life, not public creates your heavenly testimony.* because your strength and capacity is built and tested in the secret place.

In conclusion, what many of us as Christians focuses on are what we can get from Him, how He should bless us. But it should not only be so, our greatest desire should be, *Lord, be pleased with me*. I always pray, love and desire that God will look at me from heaven and say “that’s my boy”. This is the best that can ever happen to a believer in his or relationship with God, that God can be pleased with you. In fact, the greatest statement any believer can hear is:

“Well done, thou good and faithful servant.” Matthew 25:21

Money will fade, titles will disappear, strength will go, popularity will end, but God’s approval will last forever. No wonder, Apostle Paul said in 1 Corinthians 15:19 that “If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable”. God’s divine approval of us is eternal and that’s all that matters! Nothing in this world can compare to it.

Finally, I congratulate you if God can depend on you. Nevertheless, keep watching and never lose your guard, dwelling in the Holy Spirit always, asking God to help you and preserve you because the Bible says in 1 Corinthians 10:12 that “Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall”.

Watch and Pray Always!

May the Lord keep us from falling and may He be pleased with us always in Jesus’ Mighty Name.

06/05/2026

TOPIC: SUCCESS IS A MINDSET AND TO BE SUCCESSFUL IS A CHOICE

Success is not an accident, it begins in the mind. It’s a strategy of focus, discipline, dedication and unwavering commitment to excel. Before it ever shows up in results, money, or recognition, it starts as a belief system. A person who sees challenges as opportunities, who learns from failure instead of fearing it, who refuses to bend towards excuses but stands tall crushing them through faith and confidence in God, and who chooses growth over comfort is already walking the path of success. That mindset shapes decisions, and those decisions shape outcomes.

David confronted Goliath in 1 Samuel 17 and defeated him because of his mindset, grounded in his understanding of the power and faithfulness of God, his relationship with God and confidence in God.

Apostle Paul says in Philippians 4: 13 that “I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me.” He knows and understands that his life has been transformed and graced by his relationship and access to Jesus Christ. You have access to Him, brethren, the veil has been torn into two. So, enter boldly to the Throne of Grace to receive help always and He will help you.

Being successful, then, is not reserved for a lucky few, it is a daily choice. Yes, your every day’s choices. It is the choice to stay disciplined when motivation fades, to act when others hesitate, and to remain focused when distractions are loud. Every day presents two options: to move forward or to stay where you are.

So, the real question is not whether success is possible, it is already within you and within reach. You need to activate them with your life's choices. So, the question is: Which choice are you making today and every day? Remember that the choices you made yesterday produces today and the choice you make today will produce tomorrow. So, then make good choices today for a better tomorrow!

Please make these declarations and prayers:

I choose success in everything I do.
I choose to be disciplined, focused, and committed to my goals embedded in the plan of God for my life.
I turn challenges into opportunities for growth.
I choose to be consistent, not wavering or unstable, and my efforts shall produce results.
I attract the right opportunities, people, and ideas by divine direction and grace.
I am confident in my abilities and decisions by the help of God
I do not fear failure; even when an attempt failed, I learn and move forward.
I take action daily toward my dreams wherein God is honoured and glorified
I am becoming better, stronger, and wiser every day.
Success is my mindset, and I will live it daily.
I shall always be successful in all my endeavours by the mercy and grace of God.
Oh God help me and make me a wonderful success for your glory, in Jesus’ Mighty Name.